The LSRA is pleased to publish measures to ensure barristers are paid in a timely manner. The measures were developed and agreed by The Bar of Ireland and the Law Society, with the LSRA. These measures directly support one the LSRA’s recommendations aimed at improving access to the legal professions. In our Breaking Down Barriers report, published [...]
The LSRA has today published its Pathways to the Professions 2025 report, which highlights growing numbers entering professional training and being admitted to practise as solicitors and barristers in Ireland. The report provides figures and insights into the admissions policies of the legal professions, based on data supplied by the professional bodies. It also examines developments in legal [...]
The LSRA Annual Report, published today, outlines increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across the legal services sector. Key highlights from the report 21% increase in complaints received, up from 1,476 in 2024 to 1,788 in 2025. Record 1,933 complaints closed in a single year and the third consecutive year in which complaint closures increased. [...]
The LSRA wishes to advise the public that “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia Advogados” is holding itself out as a firm entitled to provide legal services in Ireland and having offices at 18 College Street, Lurganboy, Cavan and at 102 Drumalee Manor, Cavan. Please note the following: “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia [...]
Wills and probate complaints highlight key lessons for legal practitioners and consumers The LSRA has published its latest independent complaints handling report, covering 3 September 2025 to 6 March 2026. A total of 1,000 complaints about legal practitioners (solicitors and barristers) were received during the reporting period, an increase of 19% on the [...]
